Temperature Regulation; Thermostats; Temperature Settings - Kenmore 153 Owner's Manual

Temperature Regulation
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to
produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will
satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing
needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact.
Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot
water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm,
or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water
in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local
code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the
hot water tap, then you must take special precautions. In
addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that
satisfies your hot water needs, some type of tempering device,
such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot water taps
used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are
available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow
manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves, Before
changing the factory setting of the thermostat see Temperature
Settings table at right.
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw
their own bath water. Never leave a child or handicapped person
unattended in a bathtub or shower.
The lower thermostat is factory set at a position which
approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different
water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual
and on the water heating before proceeding.
TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
ADJUSTABLE
LOWER
THERMOSTAT (FOR
DUAL ELEMENT
MODELS}
ADJUSTABLE
LOWER
THERMOSTAT WITH
HIGH LIMIT
FIGURE 27.
Temperature Settings
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F (49°-60°0)
recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers,
160°F (71°C) About I/2 second
150°F (66°0) About 1-1/2 seconds
140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds
130°F (54°0) About 30 seconds
129°F (49°0) More than 5 minutes
Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments
(Refer to thermostat illustrations under "Thermostats" section
Thermostats
The thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at a
position which approximates 120°F (49°C), to reduce the risk
of scald injury.
The upper thermostat is factory set at a position which
approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different
water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual
and on the water heating before proceeding.
THERMOSTAT BEHIND
JP,.....-- UPPER ACCESS PANEL
PANEL {DUAL ELEMENT
N1ODELS ONLY)
KNOB
FIGURE 26.
I
• Before removing any access
panels or servicing the water
heater, make sure the electrical
supply to the water heater is
turned "OFF".
• Failure to do this could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or
property damage.
NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermostat.
However, if it is adjusted above the factory set point of 120°F
(49°C), it is recommended that it not be set higher than the
lower thermostat setting.
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